1984 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 492 more horse power than 1984 Cadillac DeVille. (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 1984 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports weights approximately 701 kg more than 1984 Cadillac DeVille. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Cadillac DeVille. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Cadillac DeVille. (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Cadillac DeVille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Cadillac DeVille | 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports | |
| Make | Cadillac | Bentley |
| Model | DeVille | Continental Supersports |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4085 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1946 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2746 mm |
